Louis Vuitton Pacific Series - ten international teams from nine countries will match race on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour for a special trophy created by Louis Vuitton. Racing starts on 30th January and will continue until 14th February 2009.
There will be six races each day on the Waitemata off North Head, readily visible to spectators ashore and afloat.
Three nights in a City View Studio Suite at the Sebel Auckland and one day on a powered cruise catamaran during the round robin series (its an extra forty dollars per person for the finals on February 13 and 14). Accommodation can of course be extended.
The price is AUD $475 per person based on twin/double share, room only basis.
In addition we have a very special offer for six people for 10 days on a skippered 46 ft. luxurious cruising catamaran with a skipper for the ridiculously low price of AUD $1599 per person excluding flights; even less if you charter the whole yacht.
The round trip from Opua Wharf is from 18th to 28th February. Included in the package is the 10 day charter, skipper, outboard & dinghy, (plus fuel) and damage waiver
Experience the Bay of Islands and unwind with some of the justly famous New Zealand wines.
For more information email info@marinerboatin.co.au or call Mariner Boating Holidays on (02) 99661244.
by Maggie Joyce
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